Cleared AI/ML Engineer (Multiple Levels)

Noblis is seeking to hire an AI/ML Engineer (Multiple Levels) with an ACTIVE Top Secret with SCI and Polygraph in Chantilly, VA

As an experienced AI/ML Engineer with our team, you will be working with our federal clients to rapidly develop innovative solutions for our clients’ immediate mission challenges with a focus on developing ML models. In your role, you will work on teams with other data scientists, software developers, and SMEs to apply the best practices and state of the art data science and machine learning processes. In this position, you will develop rapid prototype solutions to mission challenges by leveraging existing open-source models and technologies. Sample topic areas may include object detection, data triage, search/optimization, image/video analysis, facial recognition, behavior detection, and automated discovery.

Job Resposibilities:

• Develop Innovative solutions with a focus on ML models
• Apply the best practices and state of the art data science and machine learning processes.
• Translate business or product requirements into ML solutions

• Design and implement feature engineering pipelines

• Deploy models into multe-node Ray clusters

• Work with large datasets and support Linux and Windows environment

• US Citizenship is required
• Active TS/SCI  with Polygraph
• Experience working professionally in a Data Science or Development environment within the IC space(s).
• Experience developing and using agentic AI frameworks including Autogen.
• Experience with prompt engineering beyond traditional code writing and debugging. Understanding of how to craft prompts for discrete tasks such as data labeling and processing.
• Experience with asynchronous Python development using frameworks like Ray and FastAPI.
• Experience developing and deploying AI/ML models as part of production systems, implementing software development best practices for scalability and reliability.
• Experience developing and applying advanced machine learning methods including clustering, regression, optimization, recommender engines, and artificial neural networks.
• Deploying models into multi-node Ray clusters utilizing various GPU resources.
• Experience with developing and deploying resources to cloud environments.
• Experience working in Linux and Windows environments and managing resources for efficiency.
• Experience or knowledge of:

• • Python
  • Ray and FastAPI
  • Autogen and other agentic frameworks
  • PyTorch, Tensorflow, Keras, and Scikit
  • Experience using CUDA and NVIDIA GPU accelerated libraries 

• Mid Level
  • Bachelor's degree OR Master's degree with 3 - 5 years of experience OR Associate degree with 6-8 years OR High School 9-11years.
  • Compensation range: $109,800 - $171,525

• Senior Level:
  • Bachelor's degree OR Master's degree with 5 - 8 years of experience OR Associate degree with 8+ years OR High School 11+ years.
  • Compensation range: $132,900 - $207,050

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Desired skills and knowledge:

• Understanding of MCP Tool calling and its use as part of an agentic workflow.
• The engineer has familiarity with industry best practices for software/hardware optimization specifically related to running ML models of GPUs.
• Experience working with cloud providers such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Microsoft Azure.
• STEM degree in computer science, statistics, data analytics, computer engineering, mathematics, etc.

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Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awardsfor our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.

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At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.